The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1887-01-30
STAGE NEWS AND GOSSIP.
A Variety of Attractions of Unusual
Merit at the Local Theaters This Week.
MIR. and Mrs. Florence at the Grand. and
Genevinve Ward at Enelisss-Gossip
About Plays and Players.

The Kiralfys' famous spectacular rrara
'Around the World in Eighty Days is the an
nounced attraction for English's Opera house the
FIRST three nights of this week, by the Fleming
& Hazleton Company, who have been playing it
with much success throughout the country. The
The play Is a dramatization of julius Vernes
famous story, preserving all it's exciting incl
dents, and the amusing experiences Of the eccen-
trio traveller. who is alleged to have made the
circuit of the globe in the time specified. This
affords opportunities for very elaborate and
beautiful spectacular effects. which will be
feature of the production here, together vita
pageantry. marches and other entertaining fent-
ures. The company is large one, and has the
reputation of giving very interesting perform
ance. There will be no advance in prices
A welcome made hearty by remembrances
should be s~aitine the popular comedians. Mr.
and Mrs ). Florence, when they make their
reappeara..se, after q tnreeyears absence, at
the Grand Opera house, on next Tuesday even
ing. Their engagement is for two nights only,
and it is their intention to present their two
greatest successes, Tuesday evening, 1.-THE
Mighty Dollar" in which Mr. Florence plays
Hon. Bardwell Slote, and Mrs. Florence, Mrs
General Gilfory and on Wednesday evening,
their new play, sour Governor, or His Little
Ratchet" in which he assumes the character Of
Pinto Perkins, champion liar, and Mrs.
Florence that of Miss Matilda Starr. romantic
English actress. In these troublesome political
times, the career of the Hon. Bardwell Slote in
Congress-, will be Of particular interest, as illus
trating some of the accessories of
legislation, at least as they are presented
on the stage. MIR. Florence is a
comedian, whose powers seem to never decline.
and who makes himself more and more pleasing
with each appearance. He is master of his art
one OF the old masters in fact, for he has out
lived nearly all his famous contem poraries
and now stands almost alone as a comedian of
the old school He became an actor when acting
was fine art, and he has not forgotten his first
lessons or been untrue to his early training
Mrs Florence is equally we'll known for her
brilliant efforts in comedy, being particularly
humorous in her peculiar way, and she is con-
sidered the most handsomely dressed lady on
the American stage, all her costumes being mar
wells of beauty and richness. The advance sale
OF seats begins to morrow morning
The announcement that Miss. Genevieve Ward
will appear at Englishs the latter part Of this
week in 'sForget Me Not and Queens Favor
ite' will &c pleasant news to theater-goers who
well REMEMBER her admirable mpersonation of
Stephanie in the frst-named play, one of the
most remarkable characterizations known to the
stage. There is additional interest in the en-
eagement. because of the Joint appearance with
Miss Ward of Mr.. W. FL. Vernon. a London actor
OF great popularity, who was highly commended
IN New York for his admirable acting. FORGET
Me Not" will be given Thursday and Saturday
evenings and Saturday matinee and Queens
Favorite' on Friday night. The latter is very
brilliant comedy, and gives the two stars excel
lent opportunities to display their striking YER
satility The attraction is decidedly the best,
m ttotIn a.
has played at Enelish's this season, and
none better has played at the Grand Those
who have seen Miss Ward act need not be told
OF her wonderful powers. Hers is the art dra-
matte. without any extrapoous accessories and
her Stephanie is performance that once
seen Is never to be forgotten. There will be no
advance in the popular prices now prevailing at
this theater, and large and cultured audiences
may be expected, tor theater- goers here are gen
erous. in their patronage of attractions of ac-
knowledged excellence and reputation. The adj
vance sale of seats will begin on Tuesday morn
ing at the box Office of the theater. and Manager
Talbot gives the assurance that no fayoritism
will be shown in selling the seats Those who
come first Will get the best locations.
Miss Lottie Church will be the attraction at
the Dime Museum this week, supported by
company that comes well recommended The
irst three afternoons and evenings OF the week
she will appear in John A. Stevens's sensational
play, Unknown which deals with the attempts
Of two sche,ning villains to rob an heiress and
her brother of their fortune. The hero Harold
Merribrignt ia wounded and loses his reaeon, but
It is restored and everything ends happily except
for the villains. In this play Miss Church PLAYS
Bessie Merribrght, part that gives her excel
lent opportunities. The latter part of the week
she will appear in her new play, 1.-THE River Pr
rates" which is said to be full Of excitement and
interest Both plays will be presented with
special scenic and mechanical effects.
In the midst of the numerous other attrac
tons the Eden Musee, which has established
itself as popular resort, should not be forgot
ten. The new representation, Miss Nina Van
zandt, the would-be bride of Anarchist Spies,
has attracted many visitors. and will be contin-
utE another week. with tine new attractions
which are about completed The price Of admis-
sion is but 10 cents, and the Musee is open day
and night
The opening week of the Casino, the new 10
cent amusement resort, at No. II North Missis-
sippi street, has been remarkably successful, the
house being crowded at every performance. The
place is something Of novelty here, in the
amusement line. and, under good management,
promises to become quite popular. The circus
feature is a strong attraction. 1t viii. be contin-
ued this week, with new acrobatic and gymnastic
specialties. and performances will be given daily.
afternoon and evening. II M
The following ladies and gentlemen have thus
far been selected as active members of the Indi-
annapolis Opera Club Mrs. Leon Bailey, Mrs.
Enrique Miller, Mrs. Ona Reynolds, Mrs. Robert
Sprinesteen. Mrs. Charles B. Foster, Miss Ada
Walker, Miss Shirley. Miss Laura Medsker, Miss
Bar>et, Miss Maud Barnhizer, Miss Grace
Lovejoy, Messrs Oliver Virgins, Andrew Smith,
Nan @
Foster, L.V. MacIntire, Duthie Ben Nell, Alex
Stewart, John GeGer, Lambert Patterson, Wm
Gratz Hemstrest, Willis Todd, Harry Por
ter and I'd Swift. 1t has been requested
that the club present "Pinafore" and this will be
done at Dickson's Grand Opera-house. Nothing
In the way OF stage rehearsal will ue done until
after the rendition of "Erminier by the Lyra
Society.